Arts & Entertainment

By Remi Koleoso Ogbomoso (Oyo state) Dec. 16, 2023 The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Olaoye, has inaugurated operation zero potholes on Ogbomoso township roads as part of activities for his coronation scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Spokesman for the paramount ruler,  Rev. Peter Olaleye, said this in a …

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu It was a merry day that transmuted into a garlanded night. The Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) Christmas Fiesta 2023 that took place at Oma Event Centre, by Ekwueme Square, Awka on Friday, December 15 was a grand panoply of cultural carols and glittering awards. The feisty …

From his days as an iron fisted military ruler, Muhammadu Buhari had cut the image of a brutal, no nonsense person, without a drop of milk of human kindness. Not so. People often condemn who or what they don’t understand. Yes, he can be reserved, aloof, unflappable, and even stern. …

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The world is in rapture over Nigerian art and music. Anywhere you go in the major capitals across the globe, all the rage is Nigeria’s compelling art and music. Let’s take a trip to the standout exhibition “Njideka Akunyili Crosby: Coming Back to See Through, Again” …

Abuja,  14 December 2023 Mrs. Gill Lever OBE has been appointed as the British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) in Abuja, Nigeria. She takes over from Ms Gill Atkinson who recently concluded four years as Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja. Gill Lever is an experienced career diplomat who has worked in …

By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Dec. 13, 2023 Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) Caroline Adepoju, has announced the promotion of the Service Public Relations Officer, (SPRO) Adedotun Aridegbe, to the rank of Comptroller of Immigration. Adepoju, who said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, added that the Service …

Preparations for the burial of late legal luminary and statesman, Prof. Ben Nwabueze, got underway on Tuesday, December 12, with the inauguration of the national burial committee co-chaired by former Commonwealth Secretary-General and chairman of The Patriots, Chief Emeka Anyaoku; and President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Prof Nwabueze, …

  By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Dec. 12, 2023 Afrobeat Nigerian artist, Daniel Anidugbe, a.k.a Kizz Daniel, has released two upbeat tempo singles titled ‘Twe Twe’ and ‘Too Busy to Be Bae’. Chief Executive Officer of  Artmatazz Media, a media company to the superstar, Christian Agadibe, disclosed this in a telephone …

Celebrated writer and Professor of Creative Writing, Chika Nina Unigwe, has been knighted into the Order of the Crown for services to Literature (Culture) by the Consular General of Belgium in the United States of America (USA). The event took place at the Belgium House and the multiple award winning author, …

Dangote Cement Plc, last weekend, inducted 81 trainees in its Graduate Trainee programme to boost employment in the country. The company, it would be recalled, since the beginning of the programme, has inducted hundreds of such trainees into its service, across its African operations. The Company also has rewarded its …

A refreshingly different art Exhibition is being mounted in Luanda, the capital city of Angola, by Jakada Khalfani, the oldest son of Dr. Akil Khalfani, the Director of the Africana Institute of the Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey, United States of America (USA). The first solo Exhibition by Jakanda, …

Dec. 7, 2023 MONTCLAIR, NJ The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium, in partnership with Blue Engine Collaborative, is excited to announce the selection of 21 news organizations for its inaugural program. These New Jersey based organizations will be a part of a nine-month, team-based experience to find a better path …

By Yahaya Isah Abuja, Dec. 6, 2023 Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo decorated the new Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs. Caroline Wura-Ola, with her new rank on Wednesday in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo also decorated six officers of the Service confirmed as Deputy Comptrollers-General. He told the decorated …

Lagos, Nigeria – 6th December, 2023 The management of Konga, the innovative eCommerce group, has announced unprecedented bonanzas for the launch of her long-awaited Konga Naija Shopping Festival which is its Xmas Sales promo for the year. According to the Vice President of Marketing at Konga Group, Rita Ohaedoghasi, in …

By Mufutau Ojo Abuja, Dec. 4, 2023 The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr. Ali Muhammad Ali, says the media can contribute to the global peace process by building bridges of convergence between diverse people and groups. Ali spoke on Monday in Guangzhou, China, at the …

December 3, 2023 Last week, in the ancient city of Ibadan, Oyo State, two bedfellows, journalism and history, became objects of attraction. The duo have always existed in Siamese matrimony. As a way of emphasizing this liaison, some scholars have defined journalism as history in a hurry. So, this day, …

…..says New Nigeria is in their hands The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi has charged Nigerian youths not to cower in their resolve for a new Nigeria no matter the weight of the challenges. Obi, who gave the charge …

By Ibukun Emiola Ibadan, Nov. 30, 2023 A former Governor of Ogun, Olusegun Osoba, and several others on Thursday in Ibadan showered encomiums on retired journalist Folu Olamiti for his impact in the Nigerian media space. Osoba, who was Chairman of the public presentation of Olamiti’s book, “A Peep into …

Liberia and Sierra Leone have a common historical legacy and often tend to imitate each other in war and peace. But events in the last two weeks suggest that while Liberia may be turning a new, refreshing page, Sierra Leone remains trapped in its troubled past. First, the good news …

…Announces maiden edition of its Fidelity Family Weekend Fiesta In the spirit of the Yuletide, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the Fidelity Family Weekend. Scheduled to hold on Saturday, 16 and Sunday, 17 December 2023 at the Fidelity Grounds, Oniru, …

For Herve and Ugochi and their families, it was joy unspeakable as they said “I do” to each other at a Court Registry in London, the United Kingdom (UK) recently. Family members, friends and associates of the two love birds were on hand to witness the union. There was some …

Abuja, Nov. 23, 2023 The father of Mr. Collins Onyenweama, the Managing Director of Techno Gas and Power, a subsidiary of the Techno Oil Group, Chief Enoch Onyenweama is dead. Onyenweama died at 94 at his Umuda, Isingwu community residence in the Umuahia North Local Government of Abia. Announcing the …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Nov. 23, 2023 UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has called for greater investment in preventing violence against women and girls, an issue that transcends all borders and cultures. Such investment is not just practical but transformative, she said in a video message to the official …

By Chimezie Anaso Awka, Nov. 21, 2023 No fewer than 250,000 passengers have passed through the Chinua Achebe Airport, formerly Anambra Passenger and Cargo Airport, Umueri, since it was inaugurated for commercial operations in Dec. 2021. Martins Nwafor, Managing Director of Chinua Achebe International Airport, said this in an interview …

At a Jollof Carnival hosted in Lagos, Nestlé Professional unveiled a new 100g pack size of MAGGI Signature Jollof Seasoning Powder, a convenient and affordable option for out of home users including restaurants, bukas and hotels. With its attractive packaging and unique flavors, the seasoning in the new pack size …